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Commercial Kitchen Chronicles — 197 episodes

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Episode 196:The Evolution of Commercial Kitchen Service | Rich Griffin

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Episode 195: How the Trades Changed My Life | Jameson Lolos | Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

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Episode 194: 27 Years in HVAC: The Story Behind Blue Collar Code

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Episode 193:Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future | Lessons on Trades, Business & Wealth Building

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Episode 192: HVACR Panda: The Truth About Leaving the Navy for the Skilled Trades

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Episode 191:From Rooftops to Reels: Joe Blanchard on HVAC/R, Content Creation & the Trades

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Episode 190: From F-14 Tomcats to Foodservice: The Career Journey of Anthony Dileo | Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

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Episode 189: Starting Over From Scratch: Brent Hall’s Bold Move That Changed Everything

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Episode 188:

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Episode 187: Commercial Kitchen Chronicles Goes Off the Rails Again

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Episode 186: Aaron Jacobitz 💥 Sales, Systems, and Teams: What It Really Takes to Grow

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Episode 185:Zero Experience to Regional Supervisor in 5 Years | Clay Hartzog on Winning in the Trades 🔥

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Episode 184: Rack Refrigeration Will Humble You – OEM Junkie Tells the Truth 🔧

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Episode 183: Sally Ray and Why Hoshizaki Is Ahead of the Game Right Now

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Episode 182: Johnny Hall: Building the “Let’s Be Techs” Community | Real Talk from the Field

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Episode 181:

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Episode 180:Inside Parts Town: How John Warpinski Is Supporting the HVAC Industry From the Inside

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Episode 179:HVAC for Cannabis Grow Facilities: Building a Mechanical Niche

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Episode 178:Become Who You’re Meant to Be | Josh Zolin on Leadership in the Skilled Trades

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Episode 177: Dominic Furnback with Elite Service Group

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Episode 176:Flame-Free HVAC? Why Press Fittings Are Changing the Game

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Episode 175:Betting on Yourself: Starting a Commercial HVAC & Refrigeration Business from Scratch

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Episode 174:CFESA Young Professionals Committee and Inside the YPC Symposium

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Episode 173: Viper live from AHR Expo

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Episode 172:CO Safety, New UEi Tech, Ghost Voltage, and an AHR Expo Preview with Louise Kellar of UEi Test Instruments

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Episode 171:Ambro Controls in the Field: Mobile Brazing, Nitrogen Purging, and AHR Expo Talk with Erick Kaseta

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episode 170:Roaches, Grease, and “Nope”: Tech Horror Stories

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Episode 169: Think You’re a Top Tech? CFESA’s Throwdown Is Calling

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Episode 168:Wrenches, Work, and Real Life: A Commercial Kitchen Chronicles Year in Review

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Epsiode 167:From 28 Years Behind a Desk to Foodservice Refrigeration | Corrie Phillips

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Episode 166: Dj Coblentz with Viega

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Episode 165:Building Better Contractors: Rhydon Atzenhoffer on Distribution, Training, and the Future of the Trades

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Episode 164:The Evolution of a Tech: A Deep Dive Into HVACR, Hot-Side, Controls, & Facility Innovation with John Bettiga

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Episode 163:Young Guns – The Rise of Jacob Caira

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Episode 162:The Journey of Troy Duff — From Electrician to Owner of Chef’s Choice Restaurant Repair

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Episode 161:John Faust on Family Business, Leadership & the Future of Foodservice Repair

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Episode 160: Catching Up with Loretta Mealor — CFESA Insights, Industry Leadership, and What’s Next

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Episode 159:🎙️Difference Makers – Women in HVACR

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Episode 158: Eric Holder and Leroy Fearon from Unox

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Episode 157:Eighteen and Fixing Fryers: The James McCanless Story

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Episode 156 : Jay Maiden and A2L Refrigerants Explained: What Technicians Need to Know from Kolpak

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Episode 155:From the Line to the Toolbox: A Chef’s Journey Into Foodservice Repair

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Episode 154: The End of Brazing? Parker Sporlan’s ZoomLock MAX & Push Fittings for A2L Refrigerants

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Episode 153: CKC Live Hangout | Commercial Kitchen Repair, HVACR & Foodservice Talk

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Episode 152: Finding Your Path in the Trades: Chris Nixon on HVACR, Growth, and Legacy

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Episode 151: HVAC, Refrigeration, and the Road to Independence with Scott Kline

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Episode 150:From Dispatcher to Industry Driver: Cody Robinson’s Climb Through Foodservice

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Episode 149:Real Talk with Stephen Smith – HVACR, YouTube, and Leaving It Better Than You Found It

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Episode 148:The Man Behind HVACR Videos: Chris Stephens Joins CKC

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Episode 147:From Framing to Freon: The Refrigeration Journey of Jeremiah Johnson 🚛❄️

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Episode 146: How True Ice Is Redefining Commercial Ice Machines with Stephanie Wall from True Refrigeration ❄️

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Episode 145: Two Countries, One Trade: Aidan Lucey’s Refrigeration Roadtrip

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Episode 144: 🔧 Inside Viega's Training Revolution | Seth Hiler 🔧

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Episode 143: From Runways to Ranges: Bryan O’Hern’s Journey in the Repair Game

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Episode 142:Precision and Passion: A Deep Dive with Louise Kellar of UEi Test Instruments

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Episode141:Power Moves: How The Spicy Sparky Built Her Own Path

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Episode 140:Training the Next Techs with Stuart Reiman of Hagar

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Episode 139:👉 Finding Purpose in the Trades: Michael Plezia’s Journey to Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair 👨‍🔧

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Episode 138:🎙️35 Years in the Game: Rusty Parke's Legacy in Foodservice Equipment Repair

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Episode 137 – HVACGirlie Katey Joins the Trades! From Bartending to Breaking Barriers in HVAC

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Episode 136: 🎙️ From Fast Food to Foodservice Pro: Josh Austin’s Journey in HVACR & Refrigeration

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Episode 135: 🔥 Catching Up with David Jones – New Roles, New Perspectives! 🔥

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Episode 134:From Hands-On Hustle to HVACR Mastery – HVACR DADS Share Their Journey

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Episode 133: Catching Up with Bryan Sanders: Wins, Struggles, and Lessons in Foodservice Repair

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Episode 132: Alto-Shaam Unplugged: Family Legacy, Masterclass Training, and Pro Tips for Techs

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Episode 131: Catching Up: Trade Shows, Growing Pains & Big News!

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Episode 130:🔴 Live from AHR Expo! Backflow & Connected Backflow Tech with Nadeem from Watts Water 🔧💧

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Episode 133:🎧 Catching Up with Bryan Sanders: Wins, Struggles, and Lessons in Foodservice Repair 🔧

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Episode 129:LIVE from AHR Expo 2025 – RIDGID Talks Pressing Tech & Big Moves in Manufacturing!

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Episode 128: Louise Kellar with UEi Test Instruments

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Episode 127: LIVE from AHR Expo 2025! 🚀 Viper & Refrigeration Technologies Talk Innovations, Expansion & HVAC Tactical Awards 🎙️🔥

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Episode 126: HVAC Knights Take Over! 🤘🔥 Content Creation, Industry Talk & AHR Preview

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Episode 125: Inside Facilities Management: Insights from Taylor Lomberk’s 14-Year Journey

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Episode 124:Elevating Your Career with Middleby Training – Featuring Isaac Locke

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Episode 123: Revolutionizing Skilled Trades: How SkillCat is Shaping the Future of Training with Ruchir Shah

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Episode 122: From Army Wrenches to Kitchen Fixes: Lisa Moore’s Inspiring Journey in Foodservice Repair

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Episode 121:Keeping It Cool: Ty Smith’s Journey Through Refrigeration and Cold Storage

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Episode 120: David Duckworth and Training Unlimited

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Episode 119:Rich Malachy: The Force Behind Malachy Cares and FEDD

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Episode 118: Inspiring the Trades: Ryan Hughes on HVAC, Social Media, and Sparking New Journeys

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Episode 117: Brad Adcox, The Navac Cowboy

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Episode 116:Joe Madden’s Path to Success: From HVAC Tech to Plumbing Pro and Business Owner

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Episode 115: From Restaurant Roots to Refrigeration: Nick Pattas' Journey in Foodservice Repair

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Episode 114 🎙️ General BS with Pat & Rich - Snowy AC Calls, Cannabis HVACR Challenges, and Life in Commercial Kitchen Repair 🚀

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Episode 113 Inside the HVAC Army with Jarett Neuenfeld!

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Episode 112, Loretta Mealer - From Family Values to Industry Leadership!

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Episode 111 Zac Hampton: From Troubleshooter to Trailblazer – A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Greatness

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Episode 110,🎙️ Young Gun Spotlight: Korbin Finley – From Apprentice to Certified Combi Oven Pro! 🔧🔥

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Episode 109: 🔥 Look Who's Joined the Dark Side of HVACR! Bryan Sanders🔥

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Episode 108:Made in America Innovation: Preston Collier on JB Industries' Platinum Pro & Climate Class Line

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Episode 107 Redefining Recruiting: How Blue-Collar Roots Set Them Apart

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Episode 106 Mister President, Nick Cribb

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Episode 105 Jeramy Moss From oil fields to Ice Machines

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Episode 104 Revolutionizing HVACR: Ambro Controls' Game-Changing Innovations with Eddie Lange

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Episode 103 Where is Dusty?

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Episode 102 Recorded Live at RLS Rapid Locking System

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Episode 101 Investing in technicians with Gil Cavey from HVAC Uncensored podcast

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Episode 100 Special with NAVAC

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Episode 99 Matt Showers Trade School to Trade Therapy

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Episode 98 Mac Calderon

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Episode 97 Jason, Pat, and Rich catch up.

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Episode 96🎧 **From PA Dreams to Sales Success: The David Jones Story** 🚀

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Episode 95 Heath Strawbridge From Disney to business owner

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Episode 94 featuring Parts Town Tech Support team.

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Episode 93 Blake Barkeloo

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Episode 92 Young Gun Luke Wiezycki

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Epsiode 91 🎙️ Just had an epic hangout with Rich! 👫 We dove into everything from work to personal life and beyond. 🗣️

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Episode 90 Bryan Sanders, Chasing a dream.

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Episode 89 Quentin Webb, a family tradition

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Episode 88 featuring Adam Roberts from Elite kitchen Services

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Episode 87 featuring Young Gun Josh Cober

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Episode 86 Ben Poole with HVAC TACTICAL breaks down some comments

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Episode 85 with Josh Zolin

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Episode 84 Fraser Duffy and what it is to be a food service repair tech

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Episode 83 Joe Sharp and his mindset shift

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Episode 82 Brett Wetzel: Championing Excellence in HVACR and Building Careers

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Episode 81 HVAChicks Jennifer

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Episode 80 with Gary Beaver

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Episode 79 with Matt Brunty From in-house to Power House

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Episode 78 Viper Vixens live at AHR Expo

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Episode 77 From chef to tech with Mike Voss

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Episode 76 Bonus Episode talking RIDGID Experience

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Episode 75 featuring Young Gun Zane Smith

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Episode 74 featuring Rachel MissMiniSplit

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Episode 73 featuring Ryan with TradesOverCollege

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Episode 72 Ridgid and RLS live at AHR Expo

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Episode 71 with Ray Bartolomucci with Roopairs

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Episode 70 featuring Aiden Divelbiss

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Episode 69 featuring Michael Naus

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Episode 68 Dusty is back!

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Episode 67 2023 recap and 2024 goals

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Episode 66 Real talk with RIDGID’s VP of Pressing Technology, John Ruese

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Episode 65 with Kenny AKA Refrigerationman1988 on TikTok

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Episode 64 He's back with Joey Hall

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Episode 63 Happy Hour

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Episode 62 Young Guns #2 featuring Toby Overton

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Episode 61 Young Guns featuring Mason King

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Episode 60 featruing Omar Rodriguez

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Episode 59 with Matthew Pryce from Centrotherm Eco Systems

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Episode 58 featuring Cory Yates with Alpha and Omega restaurant equipment repair

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Episode 57 with Amanda Widmeyer

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Episode 56 Water filtrationwith Charlie Neuman from FAIM Distributors

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Episode 55 Fryer Talk

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Episode 54 Joe Sharp with Meadowbrook Facilities Solutions

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Episode 53 with Adrian garcia from Reliable HVACR

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Episode 52 with HVAC_ASH from Refrigeration Technologies

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Episode 51 Proper notes for calls

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Episode 50 Live Stream guest join the fun

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Episode 49 Jay Maiden with Kolpak/RDI

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Episode 48 Let's talk refrigeration

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Episode 47 Chef Chad melinger gives his side of service

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Episode 46 Bill Russell aka Curious HVAC Guy joins us

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Episode 50 Live Stream guest join the fun

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Episode 45 Is it hot out or what?

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Episode 44 Colton with Viega talks training

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Episode 43 Andrew Buigues

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Episode 42 What to do when your customer is getting an inspection

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Episode 41 We talk about the dreaded career burnout

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Episode 40 featuring patrick Duffy from Duffy's AIS.

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Episode 39 Featuring Paul Schubert with Rapid Locking System

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Episode 38 Jake Kitterman on changing from residential HVAC to the Commercial Foodservice Industry

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Episode 37 featuring Michael Angello with General Parts

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Episode 36 Featuring Chris Stephens from HVACR Videos

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Episode 35 Featuring Becky Brotherton and Maddie Suvak from Ridgid and Greenlee

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I hang out with Dusty, Jason, and Rich

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Episode #33 Josh Zolin

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I talk foodservice repair and more with special guests Jason Latimer and Rich Ortega

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I talk all things related to AC ServiceTech with Craig migliaccio

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Taking pride in your work with Rich Ortega

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I discuss Fiber installation and all things relevant with Chris crane

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Commercial kitchen equipment Pm talk with Joey Hall

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Ben Poole with HVAC Tactical hangs out

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All things HVACR and more with Jason Norman and Matt Waxer

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Tech support do's,don'ts and etiquette.

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We recap my recent trips to Nafem and AHR expo

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I talk with Colton aka The Viking Pipefitter with Viega live at AHR

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Replay of my time on the HVAC Know It All podcast.

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Training opportunities in the foodservice repair industry

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Garland Commercial Range talk with Brendan Daly

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2023 Goals

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Greg Smith and 38 years in the Foodservice Repair Industry

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Diagnosing intermittent issues and more

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Joel Block and his foodservice repair journey

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Combi Oven talk with Dusty Ashford

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So you want to become a Foodservice Repair Technician?

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Changing roles from a Service Support Specialist to a full time Technician with Amanda Widmeyer

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Michael Brown Director of Customer Experience with General Parts

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Jermiah Saylor-Hoover

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Talking with Brent Ridley of Tool Pros, Miracle Mechanical, and Plumbing School podcasts

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Dusty Ashford and his journey into the foodservice repair industry

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Discussing Rwoodens Elisdor journey into the HVACR industry.

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Gil Cavey Jr from The HVAC Uncencsored podcast

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Hanging out with Dave Elliott

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Recap of my trip to The National restaurant Association show

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Installation discussion for your commercial kitchen

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Gas Fryer Talk

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Introduction to Commercial Kitchen Chronicles